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RFC 1123 - 4.2.3.5 Broadcast Request

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### 4.2.3.5 Broadcast Request

A TFTP request directed to a broadcast address SHOULD be silently ignored.

DISCUSSION:

  Due to the weak access control capability of TFTP, directed broadcasts of TFTP requests to random networks could create a significant security hole.

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RFC 1123 - 4.2.3.5 Broadcast Request